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Implementation of Georgia’s Regional Water Plans Chris Faulkner and Bennett Weinstein, GAEPD

Implementation of Georgia’s Regional Water Plans Chris Faulkner and Bennett Weinstein, GAEPD Georgia Planning Association, Spring Conference May 1, 2013. Nov. 2009. Regional Plans Approved in 2011 – On Schedule. A Decade of Water Planning. Vision Statement.

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Implementation of Georgia’s Regional Water Plans Chris Faulkner and Bennett Weinstein, GAEPD

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  1. Implementation of Georgia’s Regional Water Plans Chris Faulkner and Bennett Weinstein, GAEPD Georgia Planning Association, Spring Conference May 1, 2013

  2. Nov. 2009

  3. Regional Plans Approved in 2011 – On Schedule A Decade of Water Planning

  4. Vision Statement “Georgia manages water resources in a sustainable manner to support the state’s economy, to protect public health and natural systems, and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.” 2004 Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Planning Act

  5. Regional Planning Process Overview

  6. Council Recommendations Additional Water Supplies Structural solutions Water conservation Ordinances Education Research Additional data gathering and analytical work

  7. Select Regional Plan Elements Water Management Strategies : • Water Supply : • Water Quality:

  8. Implementation Framework Implementation Primarily by Three Groups: • Regional Water Planning Councils: • Serve as regional leadership in promotion of implementation by local governments. • State Agencies • Use the plans to “guide decisions regarding permitting” • Additional recommendations for the “state” included funding for RWP implementation, continue monitoring and improve resource assessments, implement public education programs. • Local Governments • Implement specific projects consistent with the RWP including water supply, wastewater, and stormwater management strategies.

  9. Current Implementation • Section 319(h) Grants • Council Meetings • SFY 14 State Funds to Support Baseline Council Activities • Minimum of 2 meetings per Council per year • Promote local implementation • Allow for quick engagement in 2016 plan update • Regional assessment of implementation status • Competitive grants -- limited funds to support plan implementation

  10. Local Implementation How Can Local Governments Implement: • Ordinances • Outreach / Education • Capital Improvement Programs • Existing Planning & Implementation

  11. Next Steps • Implementation • Assessment • Engagement • Planning

  12. www.georgiawaterplanning.org

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